Mizoram Population Census data 2011

Mizoram

Mizoram is one of the north eastern states of India, and like its sister states its rich in every aspect of nature and culture. Dense forests, lush green hills and lots of bamboo everywhere, pristine waterfalls and transparent lakes present great tourism opportunities. Spreading of a small population of about 10 lakhs over an area of 20000 kilometer square, has led to a low population density of about 50 per kilometer square, which makes Mizoram the third state in India with the lowest population density, as shown by the Mizoram state census done in 2011. The density has increased in last 10 years. Population growth rate, however, has decreased by approximately 10%, and currently stands at about 20%. The percentage of literate population is in the 90's, and has also been subjected to positive increment. Increase in female literacy is more than double of that in males.

The gender ratio has also undergone a positive change and is increasing slowly. The child sex ratio, on the other hand, has significantly increased. The distribution of population is equal in rural and urban areas. In urban areas, the gender ratio has a perfect a score, which means there are as many females as males. Literacy in urban areas is naturally high. The official language Mizo is widely spoken in the state of Mizoram, which is the language of the hill folks. English is also widely used, as is the case with most north eastern states of India. Aizwal is the main city in Mizoram and it's also the state capital. As with most of the land, bamboo has found its way in Mizoram's culture as well. The exclusive dance forms of Mizoram use bamboo for a special effect. The attires of Mizo people are colorful kimono style drapes with native beaded jewelry. All in all, the state presents a great blend of cultures.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Mizoram is Aizawl. The languages spoken in the Mizoram state includes Mizo. In total Mizoram (MZ) state comprises 8 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Mizoram state is MZ.

Mizoram Population 2011

As per details from Census 2011, Mizoram has population of 10.91 Lakh, an increase from figure of 8.89 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Mizoram as per 2011 census is 1,091,014 of which male and female are 552,339 and 538,675 respectively. In 2001, total population was 888,573 in which males were 459,109 while females were 429,464.

Mizoram Population Growth Rate

The total population growth in this decade was 22.78 percent while in previous decade it was 29.18 percent. The population of Mizoram forms 0.09 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.09 percent.

Mizoram Literacy Rate 2011

Literacy rate in Mizoram has seen upward trend and is 91.58 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 93.72 percent while female literacy is at 89.40 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Mizoram stood at 88.80 percent of which male and female were 92.53 percent and 86.75 percent literate respectively.

In actual numbers, total literates in Mizoram stands at 847,592 of which males were 438,949 and females were 408,643.

Mizoram Density 2011

Total area of Mizoram is 21,081 sq. km. Density of Mizoram is 52 per sq km which is lower than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Mizoram was 42 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.

Mizoram Sex Ratio

Sex Ratio in Mizoram is 975 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 938 per 1000 males in Mizoram.

Mizoram Urban Population 2011

Out of total population of Mizoram, 51.51% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 561,977 of which 281,020 are males and while remaining 280,957 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 27.43 percent.

Sex Ratio in urban regions of Mizoram was 1000 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 978 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Mizoram were 73,781. Of total population in urban region, 13.13 % were children (0-6).

Average Literacy rate in Mizoram for Urban regions was 98.10 percent in which males were 98.67% literate while female literacy stood at 97.54%. Total literates in urban region of Mizoram were 478,920.

Mizoram Rural Population 2011

Of the total population of Mizoram state, around 48.49 percent live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 271,319 and 257,718 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Mizoram state was 529,037. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 18.20%.

In rural regions of Mizoram state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 950 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 966 girls per 1000 boys. In Mizoram, 91,755 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 17.34 percent of total rural population.

In rural areas of Mizoram, literacy rate for males and female stood at 88.35 % and 80.04 %. Average literacy rate in Mizoram for rural areas was 84.31 percent. Total literates in rural areas were 368,672.

Mizoram Census 2011 Conclusion

The official census 2011 of Mizoram has been conducted by Directorate of Census Operations in Mizoram. Enumeration of key persons including Chief Minister of Mizoram was also done by officials conducting population census.

Figures of population census 2011 Mizoram have been represented in chart for your reference at bottom.